Reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

It is the law that any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a disabled
person is in need of Protective Services must report the case to the county Social
Services Department (N.C.G.S. 108A-102). The reporter’s identity is kept confidential!

How to Report

Telephone, write, or visit the Forsyth County Dept. of Social Services when you
have information about a disabled adult being abused, neglected or exploited. You
should give the following information pertaining to the disabled adult: